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BBK 513M

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,500 mi
Last recorded50,500 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 513M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,500 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Nearside Rear outer sill panel holed

Pass 6 Dec 2017 50,465 miles

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill panel and both nearside and offside front lower valance to wheel arch panel

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,021 miles

slight corrossion to lower area's of body work panels outside any prescribed area's

slight oil leak !

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,449 miles

slight play to offside cross arm steering idler ball joint

slight play to offside steering box drop arm

weak corrosion to nearside outer rear sill !!

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,399 miles

nearside outer sill panel requires attensation

oil leaks !!

Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,373 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrossion to nearside rear sill outter bottom edge

rear axle support beam crack in bottom plate

slight play to centre steering arm ilder

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,608 miles

nearside outter sill slight corrossion

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 47,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,287 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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BBK 513M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBK 513M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBK 513M registered?

BBK 513M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is BBK 513M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 513M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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